What is another word for civil defense?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪvə͡l dɪfˈɛns] (IPA) 
Civil defense is the collective effort a community makes to ensure that it is prepared to respond to and recover from natural or human-made disasters. Other terms that are often used interchangeably with civil defense include public safety, emergency management, disaster preparedness, crisis response, and resilience. The aim of civil defense is to protect citizens, property, and infrastructure from harm, mitigate the impact of disasters, and aid in the recovery process afterward. Whether it's an earthquake, a hurricane, a terrorist attack, or a pandemic, civil defense plays a crucial role in helping communities become more resilient and better prepared to respond to future emergencies.
